Overview
Up to three Haniel Stipends are awarded each year to students entering the Master of Public Policy program at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt. The award covers the tuition fees for the two-year program. One of the three stipends is co-financed by the Klaus-Tschira-Foundation.
The Haniel Foundation is an educational foundation that creates education opportunities, supports integration and backs future leaders. The stipend is open to applicants from a specific list of countries in Europe and Central Asia, Northern America and Oceania.
Awarded by
Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany
Subjects and level
Master's degree in Public Policy
Awards available
Up to 3 stipends per year.
Who can apply
Only applicants from the following countries are eligible:
• Europe and Central Asia: all EU-28 countries and EFTA countries, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldovia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
• Northern America: Canada, USA
• Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
What the award covers
The Haniel Stipend covers the tuition fees at the Brandt School for the full 2-year study period. The total amount is € 6,400, paid in 4 installments of € 1,600 each.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants for the Master of Public Policy program at the Brandt School should meet the following qualifications:
• Higher education entrance qualification (i.e. high school diploma, Abitur)
• College or university degree (i.e. Bachelor, Master, Diploma, state exam, etc.) with a minimum duration of 6 semesters, ideally in subjects from the social sciences, economics, or law
• Professional work experience (minimum of one year)
• Above-average grades or above-average professional performance
• Analytical talent and pronounced interest in political problems
• Very good English language proficiency.
Haniel Stipends are awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise. Applicants should identify strongly with the ideals and mission of the Haniel Foundation and show how their own personal path intertwines with the foundation's credo.
How to apply
To be considered for a Haniel Stipend, submit your completed MPP online application no later than 31 May 2020. In your application, indicate that you want to apply for a Haniel Stipend and state your reasons and qualifications in your statement of purpose.
If you are admitted to the MPP program, you will receive an application form for the Haniel Stipend from the University. Send it back via e-mail within 2 weeks after receipt.
Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.brandtschool.de/admission/financing-your-studies/haniel-stipend-program/
